### [2026-11-7](/feed/2026/11/7/index.md)

##### 2026 Israeli legislative election
# Israeli president Isaac Herzog selects Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot to attempt to form a coalition government following inconclusive Knesset elections. Eisenkot will have 28 days to secure sufficient support in the Knesset. 




### Sources:

1. [ABC News Australia](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-08/israel-president-prime-minister-government-picked-eisenkot/107360472)
2. [AFP via ''The Korea Herald](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10929589)

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